extended phenotype en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by British biologist Richard Dawkins in 1982 in his book The Extended Phenotype.
Meanings
- The phenotype extended to include effects that genes have on their environment. (ex.: beaver dams, spider webs, ant colonies, a caddis fly's protective cases, etc.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| extended phenotypes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |